Bill Gaylor

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Florida
Party
Independent
On the ballot
2012
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gaylor126,079
Opponents8.1M
1
Elections run

Bill Gaylor, an Independent politician from Florida, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2012 U.S. Senate election in Florida to Bill Nelson, receiving 126,079 votes (1.54%).

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How many votes has Bill Gaylor received?

Bill Gaylor has received 126,079 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Bill Gaylor’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2012U.S. SenateFloridaLost126,0791.54%Bill Nelson
Connie Mack

Chris Borgia

Naomi L. Craine
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